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Definition of violently adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

violently

adverb
 
/ˈvaɪələntli/
 
/ˈvaɪələntli/
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  1. with great energy or strong movement, especially caused by a strong emotion such as fear or hate
    • She shook her head violently.
    • to shiver violently
  2. very strongly or severely
    • He was violently sick.
    • They are violently opposed to the idea.
  3. in a way that involves physical violence
    • The crowd reacted violently.
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